The historic flood of November 1966 saw water reach 194cm. In recent years, flood waters have risen to over 150cm.
Venice’s €5.4bn Mose flood barrier project will be able to support a 3 metre high tide.
A woman walks through Piazza San Marco during a flood. Waters regularly reach above 130cm in the winter months.
A tourist walks with his luggage near Rialto bridge
Three-quarters of Venice flooded by exceptional high tide | World news | The Guardian
